Easily pleased, Micah enjoys a career in non-profit work and gets through his days one lame joke at a time. Then his friend Lou introduces him to her musical family and the Knights pull Micah into their world of resilience and sorrow. Soon, Micah understands that in the face of grief, optimism isn't always enough.<br><br>Lei was once revered for his tremendous talent. But one day the music died, and the scars under his leather bracelets are a reminder of what he lost. These days, he's nothing but a phantom. Shut away from the world, Lei tunes instruments in the Knights' music store.<br><br>Then charismatic Micah enters his life, charming his family and slowly coaxing his way into Lei's heart with steadfast devotion. With Micah at his side, it may yet be possible for Lei to reclaim the spotlight he'd thought permanently abandoned.

Music of the Knight

There was a long pause, and then Lei said, “Only if you’re there with me.”


I froze, joy and pride bursting like firecrackers inside my heart.


“Would that—would that be too much to ask of you?” He sounded so insecure. “Because the thing is, I don’t have it in me to say goodbye to you anymore.”


“I’d go anywhere with you,” I whispered, knowing it was the truth.


“You could study. Online. Get your bachelor’s in Philanthropic Management or something.”


“You knew then. About Good Ear sinking.”


“Yes…I figured it out and I’m sorry.” He stroked my hair again. “I’m really sorry. I know it meant a lot to you. But if I’m on Broadway, I’ll be making around two thousand dollars a week. You understand what that means for us?”


He pinched my side. “New York is expensive, but still, we could make do. Both of us have been broke so this will be a big step up.”


“But, Lei, you’re asking me to be your kept boy.”


Chapter 58